… filter ensures that the primary aim of most of our commercial news, even those outlets that are not owned by conservative power players, is to sell advertising to companies who seek to appeal to affluent consumers with the most money to buy their …

Still, condom use in China is growing from a low base. Leong's Wuhan Jissbon Sanitary Products Co., which Melbourne-based Ansell bought in 2006, has annual revenue of $12 million and is the second-largest condom manufacturer in China with 10 percent …

Like a luxury retailer, the Container Store gets a premium price for its products and persuades people to buy more than is strictly necessary because, knowingly or not, it traffics in glamour. Glamour is not a synonym … The yearning for stillness …

So, while Italians have been making wine for 3000 years, with grapes that are now perfectly adapted to their climate and soil conditions, the majority of New Zealand's food products are relatively young by international standards. "In 1960, New Zealand …

Once the preserve of the affluent professional, smartphones and tablets are now a part of our cultural furniture, enjoying an entertainment role within the family home that rivals that of the television or home computer. Game developers have been quick …

"Historically, we have been told that our customers are more affluent and a bit older, but increasingly our research has shown that to be a bit simplistic," he said. Paula Nickolds will take over his job as buying and brand director in the autumn …

John Hancock's Investor Sentiment Survey is a quarterly poll of affluent investors. The survey measures investors' feelings about the current economic … Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United …

He cited Apple's affluent and dedicated customer base and the 90 percent retention rate of iOS devices as reasons for his optimism. But, most importantly, McCourt believes Apple is on the cusp of a second wave of mobile computing technology that will …

Lower-income households have also struggled to adjust to other rising costs, as nearly seven-of-10 low-income households say they're influenced by rising food and gas prices, compared with less than four-in-10 of the most affluent households. Impact …